Fluorescein - Compound Summary (CID 10608) Also known as: Aizen uranine, Soluble fluorescein, Calcocid uranine B4315, Fluorescein, soluble, C Yellow No. 8, 518-47-8, C.I. 45350, Acid Yellow-?73 Molecular Formula: C 20H 10Na 2O 5 Molecular Weight: 376.269939 InChIKey: NJDNXYGOVLYJHP-UHFFFAOYSA-L A phthalic indicator dye that appears yellow-green in normal tear film and bright green in a more alkaline medium, such as the aqueous humor, and is used therapeutically as a diagnostic aid in corneal injuries and corneal trauma. It has been approved by FDA for use in externally applied drugs and cosmetics. (From Merck Index, 12th ed; American Medical Association Drug Evaluations; 1995, p2275) From: MeSH |
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